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Benford raises €5M in pre-seed funding to rebuild financial auditing processes. The round was led by firstminute capital and Global Founders Capital, among others.

PRIVATESep 22, 2026

Amount Raised

€5 Million

Round Type

Pre-Seed

Financial ServicesSoftwareConsultingAccounting

Investors

SondoThe Spandow FamilyAlexandre ProtQuentin De MetzArthur WallerPeter Ter MaatenFirstminute CapitalGlobal Founders Capital

Description

Benford has secured €5M in pre-seed funding to revolutionize financial auditing. The company aims to create a tech-native financial audit firm that conducts statutory audits from start to finish. The funding round was led by several notable investors, providing a strong foundation for the innovative approach Benford is taking in the industry. Founded by experienced alumni from Palantir and Goldman Sachs, Benford plans to change how audits are delivered.

Quick answer

Benford raised €5 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated September 22, 2026. Investors: Sondo, The Spandow Family, Alexandre Prot, Quentin De Metz, Arthur Waller, Peter Ter Maaten, Firstminute Capital and Global Founders Capital.

How much did Benford raise?
Benford raised €5 Million in a Pre-Seed round on September 22, 2026.
Who invested in Benford?
Sondo, The Spandow Family, Alexandre Prot, Quentin De Metz, Arthur Waller, Peter Ter Maaten, Firstminute Capital and Global Founders Capital are named as investors in this round.
What does Benford do?
Benford is a tech-native financial audit firm that runs statutory audits from clients’ systems to signed opinions.
Where is Benford based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 2 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Financial Services and Consulting around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Benford that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Dougs raised $56M on October 15, 2026.
  • Computis raised $2.3M (Pre-Seed) on October 2, 2026.
  • Rillet raised $100M (Series C) on August 18, 2026.
  • Billd raised $100M (Debt Financing) on November 5, 2026.
  • bit.bio raised $25M (Series D) on November 4, 2026.
  • Finpilot raised $10M (Series A) on November 4, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Benford

About

Benford is a tech-native financial audit firm that runs statutory audits from clients’ systems to signed opinions. Rather than selling software to auditors, Benford itself becomes the auditor, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance the audit process. The company is vertically integrated, owning both the audit process and the technology that supports it, utilizing its proprietary engine, AuditOS. Benford aims to transform the audit experience by simplifying and automating the routine aspects of financial audits.

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